LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2007--Station Casinos, Inc.
(NYSE: STN; "Station" or the "Company"), announced the completion of
its merger with FCP Acquisition Sub, a Nevada corporation ("Merger
Sub"), pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into the Company
with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation. The merger
was completed pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of
February 23, 2007 and amended as of May 4, 2007, among the Company,
Fertitta Colony Partners LLC, a Nevada limited liability company
("Parent"), and Merger Sub.
Station's stockholders approved the merger and merger agreement at
a special meeting held on August 13, 2007.
As a result of the merger, the issued and outstanding shares of
non-voting common stock of Station are owned by affiliates of Frank J.
Fertitta III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Station,
affiliates of Lorenzo J. Fertitta, Vice Chairman and President of
Station, affiliates of Blake L. Sartini and Delise F. Sartini and
affiliates of Colony Capital, LLC. Under the terms of the merger
agreement, holders of Station common stock (other than shares of
Station common stock owned by Parent, Merger Sub, FCP Holding, Inc., a
Nevada corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, Fertitta
Partners LLC or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Station and other than
shares of Station common stock held in treasury) will receive $90.00
in cash, without interest, for each outstanding share of Station
common stock. Station common stock will cease trading on the New York
Stock Exchange at market close on November 7, 2007, and will no longer
be listed.
Stockholders who possess stock certificates will receive
instructions and a letter of transmittal from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
the paying agent, concerning how and where to forward their
certificates for payment. For shares held in "street name" by a
broker, bank or other nominee shareholders will not need to take any
action to have shares converted into cash, as this will be done by the
broker, bank or other nominee.
About Colony Capital, LLC
Founded in 1991 by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J.
Barrack, Jr., Colony Capital, LLC ("Colony") is a private,
international investment firm focusing primarily on real
estate-related assets, securities and operating companies. The firm
has invested approximately $36 billion in over 8,500 assets through
various corporate, portfolio and complex property transactions. As one
of the few private investment firms licensed in gaming, Colony owns
Resorts International Atlantic City, the Las Vegas Hilton, Resorts
Tunica, Atlantic City Hilton and Bally's Tunica. Colony is also a
partner in Accor Casinos in Europe. Colony has a staff of more than
160 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in New York,
Boston, Hawaii, London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Beirut, Beijing, Hong
Kong, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo. For more information visit
www.colonyinc.com.
Company Information
Station Casinos, Inc. is the leading provider of gaming and
entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas, Nevada. Station's
properties are regional entertainment destinations and include various
amenities, including numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie
theaters, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional
casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table
games, bingo and race and sports wagering. Station owns and operates
Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder
Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Wildfire
Casino and Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada,
Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel and Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel in
North Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Fiesta
Henderson Casino Hotel, Magic Star Casino, Gold Rush Casino and Lake
Mead Casino in Henderson, Nevada. Station also owns a 50% interest in
Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, Barley's Casino & Brewing Company
and The Greens in Henderson, Nevada and a 6.7% interest in a joint
venture that owns the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. In
addition, Station manages Thunder Valley Casino near Sacramento,
California on behalf of the United Auburn Indian Community.
CONTACT: Station Casinos, Inc., Las Vegas
Thomas M. Friel, 800-544-2411 or 702-495-4210
Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and
Treasurer
or
Lori B. Nelson, 800-544-2411 or 702-495-4248
Director of Corporate Communications
SOURCE: Station Casinos, Inc.